# Milldene Playgroup

Milldene Playgroup is a full-day nursery at 69a Barbrook Lane, Tiptree, COLCHESTER, CO5 0JH, in Tiptree, Essex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Tiptree Pre School Playgroup Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milldene-playgroup-ey224523  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 69a Barbrook Lane, Tiptree, COLCHESTER, CO5 0JH
- Registered places: 30
- Run by: [Tiptree Pre School Playgroup Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tiptree-pre-school-playgroup-committee)
- Ofsted URN: EY224523

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224523

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2002 (Reference EY224523). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224523)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224523)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224523)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 69a Barbrook Lane, Tiptree, COLCHESTER, CO5 0JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.816291,0.752885

- Park: Grove Road Playing Field, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milldene Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Baynards Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Tiptree Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Messing Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Thurstable School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiptree-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2699844) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Peeps Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peeps-nursery-ltd-ey318856) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Baynards Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baynards-playgroup-402220) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tolleshunt Knights Cooperative Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tolleshunt-knights-cooperative-playgroup-650159) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Peeps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peeps-nursery-ey274002) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Brimpton House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brimpton-house-nursery-ey310474) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Milldene Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Milldene Playgroup Good at its inspection on 24 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Milldene Playgroup take?

Milldene Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Milldene Playgroup?

Milldene Playgroup is run by Tiptree Pre School Playgroup Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224523)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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